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The Sierra Club is looking for two Electric Sector Analysts to provide technical support, quantitative analysis, and strategic recommendations for our ground-breaking decarbonization campaigns. The Beyond Coal Campaign, our nationwide grassroots effort to eliminate coal's contribution to global warming no later than 2030 and replace the existing coal infrastructure with a clean energy economy, is one of several energy campaigns that need a data-driven individual to provide on-going analysis of internal and external factors effecting Campaign strategy, targets, and outcomes. The other Campaigns include Dirty Fuels, Ready for 100,and Clean Transportation for All. The ideal candidates are highly motivated and will have a Masters degree with a concentration in energy or a related field and working knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, economics, and/or finance. Two years of experience in research and analysis, and knowledge of the electric sector is key. Expertise in policy and regulation, utility economics, clean transportation a plus.

Jul 31, 2018

Full time

The Sierra Club is looking for two Electric Sector Analysts to provide technical support, quantitative analysis, and strategic recommendations for our ground-breaking decarbonization campaigns. The Beyond Coal Campaign, our nationwide grassroots effort to eliminate coal's contribution to global warming no later than 2030 and replace the existing coal infrastructure with a clean energy economy, is one of several energy campaigns that need a data-driven individual to provide on-going analysis of internal and external factors effecting Campaign strategy, targets, and outcomes. The other Campaigns include Dirty Fuels, Ready for 100,and Clean Transportation for All. The ideal candidates are highly motivated and will have a Masters degree with a concentration in energy or a related field and working knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, economics, and/or finance. Two years of experience in research and analysis, and knowledge of the electric sector is key. Expertise in policy and regulation, utility economics, clean transportation a plus.

ABOUT USCascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Our work reaches throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation for stellar, high quality work. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Contribution in all areas is encouraged. Cascade has offices in Portland, OR; Eugene, OR; Issaquah, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Pleasant Grove, UT; Meridian, ID; Park Ridge, IL; Saratoga Springs, NY; Pleasanton, CA; and San Diego, CA.
At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We are always thinking about new ways to make things happen and achieve results. We offer energy efficiency program design and implementation, energy efficiency engineering, energy management services and software, and hands-on training and coaching.OUR VALUESOur teams are a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to keep our values top of mind, working to ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Energy Trust of Oregon Standard Industrial Program Manager (PM) oversees and coordinates the Energy Efficiency Program and the services and resources required to support it. The PM integrates program planning with available resources to ensure that workload is effectively distributed. This role supervises the overall program team, which may be comprised of Program Delivery Managers, Program Engineers, Program Analysts, Program Specialists, Sector Specialists, and others on the designated program team. The PM provides support and guidance to the program team as they facilitate and implement energy saving projects.
This full-time, exempt position is located in our Portland, Oregon office, and reports to the VP of Customer Operations. The position requires approximately 15% travel, most of which is local.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Management and oversight of the program contract, including parameters, deliverables, and budget
Support efforts to develop and implement program marketing strategies, including direct mail, customer calls, and other forms of marketing outreach and customer engagement
Identify and offer guidance for pursuing additional business opportunities to offer expanded program services or existing program services to new DSM customers
Foster positive relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction with utilities and end users
Participant and project tracking, including M&V planning and baseline data analysis
Track program against schedule, budget and phase review objectives, regularly reporting status to Program Director
Plan, administer, and evaluate the program and its results, as required by program specific contracts
Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated outcomes, including technical challenges and shortfalls in performance
Contribute to RFP submissions by providing program data, statistics, and other pertinent information, including suggestions for innovation, updates, and additions to a program
Oversight of program teams through facilitation, communication, and interaction to ensure progress and on-time, high-quality deliverables
Manage the program team and work with individual members to set goals for performance, professional development, and growth
Foster continuous improvement in both the team and the program
Respond, troubleshoot, and act as the liaison with utility, vendors, and end-users to resolve any conflict or challenges, as they arise
Represent Cascade as a subject matter expert, attend trade conferences, and participate as a guest panel member as needed
QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful candidates will possess a combination of both technical and interpersonal skills. For this role, we seek candidates with a track record or superior performance, including:
Excellent customer engagement skills are required; the ability to listen, motivate, and empathize with others
Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making capabilities
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, customers, deadlines, and demands
A strong grasp of project financial metrics, and the use of these metrics to sell projects to key decision makers
Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or related industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of industrial technologies and energy efficiency best practices
Strong engineering analysis skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Stellar communication skills with ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders to serve their needs
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
BS and/or MS in Engineering preferred, or Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or other related field of study
Experience with the industrial project approval process, as well as barriers that are common with this process, and the techniques for working through these barriers
Experience developing and managing budgets
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with both a guaranteed 3% contribution and a profit sharing contribution, annual cash performance bonus, (8) paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, and paid sick time.
Our team enjoys a flexible work schedule in a professional yet casual environment in the historic Eastside Exchange building, surrounded by windows with great views. We are close to transit and provide a free, annual Tri-Met Pass, free parking in our lot, indoor bike storage, plus locker rooms with showers. Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance, and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member, and a tuition reimbursement program. APPLICATION PROCESSTo apply, please submit an application via the Careers Page of our website. Applications cannot be considered unless a resume and cover letter (PDFs please!) describing what about our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role, are included. Professional references will be requested from finalists. College transcripts will be requested from applicants having less than five years engineering experience.
Please, no phone calls.Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

Jul 20, 2018

Full time

ABOUT USCascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Our work reaches throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation for stellar, high quality work. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Contribution in all areas is encouraged. Cascade has offices in Portland, OR; Eugene, OR; Issaquah, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Pleasant Grove, UT; Meridian, ID; Park Ridge, IL; Saratoga Springs, NY; Pleasanton, CA; and San Diego, CA.
At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We are always thinking about new ways to make things happen and achieve results. We offer energy efficiency program design and implementation, energy efficiency engineering, energy management services and software, and hands-on training and coaching.OUR VALUESOur teams are a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to keep our values top of mind, working to ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Energy Trust of Oregon Standard Industrial Program Manager (PM) oversees and coordinates the Energy Efficiency Program and the services and resources required to support it. The PM integrates program planning with available resources to ensure that workload is effectively distributed. This role supervises the overall program team, which may be comprised of Program Delivery Managers, Program Engineers, Program Analysts, Program Specialists, Sector Specialists, and others on the designated program team. The PM provides support and guidance to the program team as they facilitate and implement energy saving projects.
This full-time, exempt position is located in our Portland, Oregon office, and reports to the VP of Customer Operations. The position requires approximately 15% travel, most of which is local.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Management and oversight of the program contract, including parameters, deliverables, and budget
Support efforts to develop and implement program marketing strategies, including direct mail, customer calls, and other forms of marketing outreach and customer engagement
Identify and offer guidance for pursuing additional business opportunities to offer expanded program services or existing program services to new DSM customers
Foster positive relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction with utilities and end users
Participant and project tracking, including M&V planning and baseline data analysis
Track program against schedule, budget and phase review objectives, regularly reporting status to Program Director
Plan, administer, and evaluate the program and its results, as required by program specific contracts
Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated outcomes, including technical challenges and shortfalls in performance
Contribute to RFP submissions by providing program data, statistics, and other pertinent information, including suggestions for innovation, updates, and additions to a program
Oversight of program teams through facilitation, communication, and interaction to ensure progress and on-time, high-quality deliverables
Manage the program team and work with individual members to set goals for performance, professional development, and growth
Foster continuous improvement in both the team and the program
Respond, troubleshoot, and act as the liaison with utility, vendors, and end-users to resolve any conflict or challenges, as they arise
Represent Cascade as a subject matter expert, attend trade conferences, and participate as a guest panel member as needed
QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful candidates will possess a combination of both technical and interpersonal skills. For this role, we seek candidates with a track record or superior performance, including:
Excellent customer engagement skills are required; the ability to listen, motivate, and empathize with others
Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making capabilities
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, customers, deadlines, and demands
A strong grasp of project financial metrics, and the use of these metrics to sell projects to key decision makers
Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or related industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of industrial technologies and energy efficiency best practices
Strong engineering analysis skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Stellar communication skills with ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders to serve their needs
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
BS and/or MS in Engineering preferred, or Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or other related field of study
Experience with the industrial project approval process, as well as barriers that are common with this process, and the techniques for working through these barriers
Experience developing and managing budgets
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with both a guaranteed 3% contribution and a profit sharing contribution, annual cash performance bonus, (8) paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, and paid sick time.
Our team enjoys a flexible work schedule in a professional yet casual environment in the historic Eastside Exchange building, surrounded by windows with great views. We are close to transit and provide a free, annual Tri-Met Pass, free parking in our lot, indoor bike storage, plus locker rooms with showers. Cascade promotes a healthy work-life balance, and appreciates employee contribution in all areas. We walk the talk about our commitment to learning constantly, with a focus on the ongoing development of every team member, and a tuition reimbursement program. APPLICATION PROCESSTo apply, please submit an application via the Careers Page of our website. Applications cannot be considered unless a resume and cover letter (PDFs please!) describing what about our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role, are included. Professional references will be requested from finalists. College transcripts will be requested from applicants having less than five years engineering experience.
Please, no phone calls.Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

Attention Organizing Leaders!
The Sierra Club has an opening where you can apply your grassroots organizing and management skills as a coach, mentor, teacher and team leader of organizing managers and organizers. We’re looking for our next Central Region Organizing Director; this will be somebody who skilled in and committed to the craft of organizing, has management skills, and who who can work with a wide variety of stakeholders as well as look at the work through an ongoing social justice framework. If you’ve got a strong 7-year (or more) track record of organizing, management, experience in leading inclusive teams and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice, this is your chance to put those skills to work for the organization at the forefront of grassroots environmental activism as we push for a variety of environmental initiatives, including a 100% clean energy future. Experience in the environmental movement is preferred but not necessary.

Jul 17, 2018

Full time

Attention Organizing Leaders!
The Sierra Club has an opening where you can apply your grassroots organizing and management skills as a coach, mentor, teacher and team leader of organizing managers and organizers. We’re looking for our next Central Region Organizing Director; this will be somebody who skilled in and committed to the craft of organizing, has management skills, and who who can work with a wide variety of stakeholders as well as look at the work through an ongoing social justice framework. If you’ve got a strong 7-year (or more) track record of organizing, management, experience in leading inclusive teams and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice, this is your chance to put those skills to work for the organization at the forefront of grassroots environmental activism as we push for a variety of environmental initiatives, including a 100% clean energy future. Experience in the environmental movement is preferred but not necessary.

Sierra Club is looking for a dynamic community organizer who can help us further our goal of Clean Energy for All in Colorado. This Denver based organizer will help us to transition from coal based energy to renewable energy options, to lower emissions and pollutants in the transportation sector, and to commit local city leaders to a 100% renewable energy future. You will also help us make sure these conservation goals occur in an equitable and inclusive manner for everyone involved in the many diverse communities we work with.

Jul 09, 2018

Full time

Sierra Club is looking for a dynamic community organizer who can help us further our goal of Clean Energy for All in Colorado. This Denver based organizer will help us to transition from coal based energy to renewable energy options, to lower emissions and pollutants in the transportation sector, and to commit local city leaders to a 100% renewable energy future. You will also help us make sure these conservation goals occur in an equitable and inclusive manner for everyone involved in the many diverse communities we work with.